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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barb Tolbert
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Barb Tolbert - Wendy
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Chris Raezer
WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO FINAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
1. 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update and Rezone Requests ATTACHMENT A
Staff Presentation: Chris Young/Reid Shockey
Council Liaison: Marilyn Oertle
2. Annual Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with ATTACHMENT B
Snohomish Regional Drug and Gang Task Force
Staff Presentation: Bruce Stedman
Council Liaison: Jesica Stickles
3. Sole Source Resolution-GroundLink VA ATTACHMENT C
Ground Communications Outlet
Staff Presentation: Tim Mensonides
Council Liaison: Jan Schuette
4. Haller Park Restroom/Shelter Project ATTACHMENT D
Staff Presentation: Marc Hayes
Council Liaison: Marilyn Oertle
5. Street Vacation for Portion of 67th Ave NE Right of Way ATTACHMENT E
Staff Presentation: Marc Hayes
Council Liaison: Marilyn Oertle
6. Miscellaneous Council Items
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
Arlington City Council Workshop
Monday, June 8, 2015 at 7:00p.m.
City Council Chambers – 110 E. Third
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Barb Tolbert
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City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #1
Attachment
A
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
June 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
2015 Comprehensive Plan Update & Rezone Requests
ATTACHMENTS:
Willet Rezone Request Staff Report, Allen Rezone Request Staff Report, and WD Arlington
Investments, LLC Rezone Request
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
CED
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
This is the proposed 2015 Comprehensive Plan and associated rezone requests.
HISTORY:
Shockey Planning Group, in consultation with City Staff and the City Planning
Commission, has completed the 2015 Comprehensive Plan update in time for the
June 30, 2015 deadline as required by RCW 36.70a.130.
On June 2, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the
proposed 2015 Comprehensive Plan and associated rezone requests and recommends
approval of the foregoing by the City Council.
ALTERNATIVES
Approve staff’s recommendation with modifications
Table staff’s recommendation
Deny staff’s recommendation
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action needed at this time. The proposed motion at the June 15, 2015 Council
meeting will be “I move to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation and
approve the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and associated Willett, Allen, and WD
Arlington Investment, LLC rezone applications as proposed”.
ATTACHMENT A
WILLETT REZONE APPLICATION PLN#124
Staff Report & Recommendation
Willett Land Use Map Amendment & Concurrent Rezone – PLN#124
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & LAND USE
DIVISION
ARLINGTON AIRPORT
OFFICE
18204 59th Ave NE
Arlington, WA 98223
8am – 5pm M-F
Closed Holidays
360.403.3551
arlingtonwa.gov
STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Minor Land-Use Map Amendment & Concurrent Rezone
Willett – PLN#124
Report Prepared By: Troy Davis, Senior Planner
Report Issued: June 2, 2015
A. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
This is a request from Applicant Guy C. Willett for
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
with a concurrent amendment to the City’s Official
Zoning Map that would change the land-use designation
and zoning classification on a single lot from
Residential Moderate Density to General Commercial
(see Exhibit II).
B. SITE AND SITUATION
The subject 0.78 acre lot (APN 31051000400700) is
located in the 6400 block of 211th Place NE in
Arlington (address not yet assigned).
The topography is flat and mostly cleared. The lot
sits below the Arlington Bluff and just outside of
the 500-year floodplain according to FEMA maps. No
Critical Areas such as wetlands, streams, steep
slopes, etc. are present on the lot; however, steep
slopes lie to the east and southeast of the property.
The soils on site and in the vicinity consist of
Lynnwood loamy sand which drains well and is suitable
for urban development according to the USDA Soil
Survey of Snohomish County.
The property is undeveloped (see Exhibit I) and there
are currently no active land-use or development
proposals on file with the City for this property.
The lot is situated on the south side of 211th Place
NE just east of the intersection of 211th Place NE
and Highway 530. Direct access is taken from 211th
Place NE.
211th Place NE is an unimproved arterial. The City’s
Comprehensive Plan calls for improving 211th Place NE
to 3 lanes with sidewalks, planter strips, and a
trail that connects Centennial Trail to Highway 530.
211th Place NE will also be realigned to connect with
59th Ave NE in order to improve traffic safety.
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The subject lot is currently zoned Residential
Moderate Density and is one of two lots below the
bluff that are zoned Residential Moderate Density
(the second lot covers land both below and above the
bluff). Lots to the west are zoned General
Commercial, with lots to the south and east are zoned
Residential Moderate Density. Lots to the north are
outside the City.
Residential properties to the south and east are
developed with single family dwellings. Commercial
properties to the west are also partially developed
with a single-family dwelling on each lot.
A sewer lines is located within the right-of-way of
211th Place NE. The nearest water line is 2 blocks
east along 66th Ave NE (Ronning Road).
C. APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
Arlington Municipal Code allows for any person to
petition the Planning Commission and City Council to
amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan and/or Land Use
Code. The City’s requirements for proposing
amendments are found in Arlington Municipal Code
(AMC) Chapter 20.96 (Amendments).
The Future Land Use Map is a required element of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan (see RCW 36.70A.070). The
Future Land Use Map shows the City’s desired land use
patterns by geographical area within both City limits
and in unincorporated Urban Growth Areas. The City’s
Official Zoning Map is based off of the Future Land
Use Map found in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Since the City’s Comprehensive Plan serves as the
foundation for the City’s Land Use Code (Title 20),
inclusive of the City’s Official Zoning Map, State
law requires that the City’s Land Use Code be
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan (see
RCW 36.70A.130(1)(d)). If a proposed amendment to the
City’s Land Use Code is not consistent with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan, the proposal must either
be denied or the Comprehensive Plan must also be
concurrently amended to preserve consistency between
the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Code.
State and City regulations prohibit the comprehensive
plan from being amended more frequently than once per
year; therefore, the City has established a docketing
process so that all proposed amendments to the
comprehensive plan can be considered concurrently(see
Staff Report & Recommendation
Willett Land Use Map Amendment & Concurrent Rezone – PLN#124
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RCW 36.70A.130 and AMC 20.96.010(d)). Since 2015 is a
periodic update year for the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, all proposed amendments are being considered
concurrently with the periodic update as opposed to
the typical docket process which is used during the
interim years. This will ensure that amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan only occurs once it 2015.
Amendment proposals to the City’s Comprehensive Plan
may be initiated by the City or any private party.
Applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPAs)
are due by the last working day of January to be
considered that year.
During the year staff reviews the proposed amendments
for compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and
conformance with the requirements of AMC Chapter
20.96 and presents their findings and recommendations
to the Planning Commission at an open record public
hearing as required by AMC Section 20.96.030(a). The
Planning Commission’s recommendation is then
forwarded to the City Council which then takes final
action at a closed record hearing.
D. STAFF ANALYSIS
The Applicant submitted their application requesting
a rezone on December 26, 2014, meeting the January
30, 2015 deadline for consideration.
Because this rezone request is inconsistent with the
Future Land-Use Map contained within the
Comprehensive Plan, an amendment to the Future Land-
Use Map is necessary if the rezone request is to be
approved.
AMC Section §20.96.024 establishes criteria that an
amendment proposal must meet in order to be
considered. AMC Section §20.96.024(a)(1) states: “If
the proposed amendment is site specific, the subject
property is suitable for development in general
conformance with adjacent land use and the
surrounding development pattern, and with zoning
standards under the potential zoning
classifications.” Staff found that the proposed
Future Land-Use Map amendment and concurrent rezone
request meet this requirement and have included it
for consideration as part of the 2015 Comprehensive
Plan update.
1. CRITERIA OF AMC 20.96.070. In deciding whether to
approve any amendment to the City’s Comprehensive
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Plan, the approval body must base its decision
solely on whether the proposed amendment advances
the public health, safety, or welfare. All other
arguments relating to the proposed amendment are
irrelevant according to AMC §20.96.070.
a. Public Health
With regards to public health, a change in the
Future Land-Use Map for the subject property from
a Residential Moderate Density designation to a
General Commercial designation would advance the
public health by keeping commercial lands within
walking distance of residential lands. Easy access
from residences to commercial businesses promotes
walking, social interaction, and community support
of businesses.
b. Public Safety
With regards to public safety, a change in the
Future Land-Use Map for the subject property from
a Residential Moderate Density Designation to a
General Commercial designation would advance the
public safety by utilizing a natural buffer
(Arlington Bluff) between residential and
commercial uses.
c. Public Welfare
With regards to public welfare, a change in the
Future Land-Use Map for the subject property from
a Residential Moderate Density Designation to a
General Commercial designation would advance the
public welfare by placing similar land uses
together on all lands below the Arlington Bluff,
above which are zoned residential and below which
are zoned commercial with the exception of the
subject property.
The City currently has about 1,071 acres of
Residential Moderate Density zoned land and 255
acres of General Commercial zoned land. A rezone
of the subject property would transfer 0.78
undeveloped acres from Residential Moderate
Density to General Commercial.
Of the 1,071 acres of Residential Moderate Density
land in the City, about 28 acres remain vacant. Of
the 255 acres of General Commercial Land, 74 acres
remain vacant.
Densities within the Residential Moderate Density
zone averages 4.29 dwelling units per acre. A
rezone of the subject 0.78 acre lot would decrease
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the City’s housing capacity by an estimated 3.3
dwelling units (4.29 dwellings X 0.78 acres).
2. CRITERIA OF AMC 20.96.026. In deciding whether to
approve, modify, defer, or deny any proposed
amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map, the
City Council shall base their decision on the
following criteria (see 20.96.026):
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the
goals, objectives, and policies of the
comprehensive plan.
The Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan
would need to be amended to change the land use
designation from Residential Moderate Density to
General Commercial for the rezone of the subject
lot from Residential Moderate Density to General
Commercial to be consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan.
The City has no goals or policies directly related
to the re-designation/rezoning of properties to
General Commercial either in the 2005
Comprehensive Plan or the Draft 2015 Comprehensive
Plan; however, the rezone of the property is
consistent with the purpose of the zoning
classification applied for as stated in the
Comprehensive Plan and Arlington Municipal Code.
b. The proposed amendment is consistent with the
scope and purpose of the city's zoning ordinances
and the description and purpose of the zone
classification applied for.
Zone descriptions and purposes are outlined in AMC
Chapter 20.36 and the Comprehensive Plan. The
description and purpose of the Neighborhood
Commercial zone as listed in AMC Chapter 20.36 is
“… to accommodate commercial uses generally
similar, though more intensive, to the types
permissible in Old Town Business District.
However, it is intended that this zone be placed
along arterials to cater to commuters or as a
transition in some areas between a Highway
Commercial zone and a residential zone.” The draft
2015 Comprehensive Plan states the General
Commercial “…designation is intended to provide
areas for a wide range of small to large footprint
commercial uses, but typically in areas that would
be used predominantly by local users. Such uses
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typically are conducted in individual buildings
with large parking lots that are located toward
the block or site interior and have adequate
landscaping and screening. Mixed-use development
(both vertical and horizontal) should be
permissible.”
The proposed amendment (rezone) to the Zoning Map
is consistent with the description and purpose of
the General Commercial zone provided the Future
Land Use Map is amended to designate the subject
lot as General Commercial.
c. Circumstances have changed substantially since the
establishment of the current zoning map or
district to warrant the proposed amendment.
Circumstances do not appear to have changed since
the establishment of the current zoning map;
however, it is important to note that under the
City’s prior Unified Development Code, the
property was zoned General Commercial in line with
the other properties below the bluff that were
(and still are) zoned General Commercial.
d. The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible
with the uses and zoning of surrounding property.
The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible
with the uses and zoning of surrounding property.
The subject lot is adjacent to Residential
Moderate zoned land to the east and to the south
and abuts General Commercially zoned land to the
west. The bluff acts as a natural barrier to the
residential lands above, and the commercial lands
below (for a comparison of allowed uses between
the Residential Moderate Density zone and the
General Commercial zone, see Exhibit III).
e. The property that is the subject of the amendment
is suited for the uses allowed in the proposed
zoning classification.
The subject lot is suitable for the allowed uses
in the General Commercial zone because of its site
and situation.
f. Adequate public services could be made available
to serve the full range of proposed uses in that
zone.
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Adequate public services are available to serve
the full range of allowable uses in the General
Commercial zone on this site.
E. STAFF CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
1. Staff concludes that this proposal meets the
criterion of the Comprehensive Plan and Arlington
Municipal Code for re-designation and rezoning of
the subject lot from Residential Moderate Density
to General Commercial and recommends that the
Planning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed amendment to the City Council.
Distributed to the following parties:
1. Guy C. Willett, Applicant
2. The City Planning Commission
3. Chris Young, CED Director
4. Marc Hayes, Permit Center Manager
5. Katie Heim, GIS Analyst
6. Jim Kelly, Public Works Director
EXHIBIT I
PICTURE OF SUBJECT LOT
EXHIBIT II
CURRENT/PROPOSED ZONING OF SUBJECT LOT
Area of Pro posed Zo ning Ch ange 211TH PL NE
210TH ST NE 67TH DR NE
SR 530
66TH AVE NE
RLMD
RMDGC
Parcel 31051000400700Proposed Zoning±
City of Arlington
Date:
File:
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Residen tial Mo derate Density (RMD) toGeneral Commercial (GC)
210TH ST NE
67TH DR NE
SR 530
66TH AVE NE
211TH PL NE
RLMDRMD
GC
GC
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Zoning
SR = Suburban Residential
RLMD = Low to Moderate Density Residential
RMD = Moderate Density Residential
RHD = High Density Residential
OTRD = Old Town Residential District
NC = Neighborhood Commercial
OTBD - 1 = Old Town Business District 1
OTBD - 2 = Old Town Business District 2
OTBD - 3 = Old Town Business District 3
GC = General Commercial
HC = Highway Commercial
BP = Business Park
LI = Light Industrial
GI = General Industrial
P/SP = Public/Semi-Public
MS = Medical Services
AF = Aviation Flightline
Proposed Zoning
Existing Zoning
EXHIBIT III
PERMISSIBLE USES IN THE RESIDENTIAL MODERATE DENSITY
ZONE (RMD) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONE
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AMC Table 20.40-1: Table of Permissible Uses
USE DESCRIPTIONS
ZONES
RMD GC
1.000 RESIDENTIAL
1.100 Single‐Family Residences
1.110 Single‐family detached, one dwelling unit per lot
1.111 Site‐built & modular structures Z
1.112 Class "A" mobile home1 Z
1.113 Class "B" mobile home1 Z
1.114 Class "C" mobile home
1.115 Single‐Family apartment above permitted non‐residential use (one only)17 Z
1.116 Single‐Family Apartment less than 200 square feet used exclusively for a night watchman
1.120 Single‐family detached, more than one dwelling unit per lot
1.121 Site‐built & modular structures
1.122 Class A, B or C mobile homes (mobile home park)ZSC
1.123 Single‐Family apartment above permitted non‐residential use (one only)17 Z
1.130 Single‐Family Attached, one dwelling unit per lot, site‐built and modular structures ZSC
1.200 Two‐Family Residences
1.210 Two‐family conversion2 Z
1.220 Primary residence with accessory dwelling unit2,12 Z
1.230 Duplex2 Z
1.240 Two‐family apartment
1.250 Any 1.200 use above a permitted non‐residential use (one only)17 Z
1.300 Multi‐Family Residences
1.310 Multi‐family conversions
1.320 Multi‐family townhouses
1.330 Multi‐family apartments
1.340 Any 1.300 use above a permitted non‐residential use (Mixed Use)14, 17, 18 ZSC
1.400 Homes emphasizing special services, treatment, or supervision
1.410 Located in a single‐family residence
1.411 Homes for handicapped or infirm7 C
1.412 Nursing care, intermediate care homes7 C
1.413 Special Needs Child care homes 7 C
1.414 Halfway houses7 C
1.415 Adult Family Homes (6 or fewer adults)Z Z
1.420 Located in a multi‐family residence (occupying single or multiple dwelling units)
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1.421 Homes for handicapped or infirm7
1.422 Nursing care, intermediate care homes7
1.423 Special Needs Child care homes7
1.424 Halfway houses7
1.425 Adult Family Homes (6 or fewer adults)Z Z
1.500 Miscellaneous, rooms for rent situations
1.510 Rooming houses, boarding houses S
1.520 Tourist homes and other temporary residences renting by the day or week S
1.530 Hotels, motels, and similar businesses or institutions providing overnight accommodations ZSC18
1.600 In‐Home Day Care Z
1.700 Temporary emergency, construction, and repair residences Z Z
2.000 SALES AND RENTAL OF GOODS, MERCHANDISE AND EQUIPMENT
2.100 No storage or display of goods outside fully enclosed building (except for sidewalk displays,
occasional/temporary sales, or horticultural sales occupying less than 200 square feet)
2.110 High‐volume traffic generation
2.111 Miscellaneous ZS18
2.112 Convenience stores Z
2.113 Wholesale sales ZS18
2.120 Low‐volume traffic generation ZS
2.121 Wholesale sales ZS
2.200 Storage and display of goods outside fully enclosed building allowed
2.210 High‐volume traffic generation17 ZS
2.220 Low‐volume traffic generation ZS
2.230 Wholesale sales ZS
2.300 Mobile sales and delivery (vending carts, ice cream trucks, mobile delivery, peddlers, and
similar uses)3 Z Z
3.000 OFFICE, CLERICAL, RESEARCH AND SERVICES NOT PRIMARILY RELATED TO GOODS OR
MERCHANDISE
3.100 All operations conducted entirely within fully enclosed building
3.110 Operations designed to attract and serve customers or clients on the premises, such as the
offices of attorneys, physicians, other professions, insurance and stockbrokers, travel agencies,
government office buildings, etc. ZS18
3.120 Operations designed to attract little or no customer or client traffic other than employees of
the entity operating the principal use
3.121 Such operations conducted on any floor level ZS
3.122 Such operations conducted on second or higher floors, but not on the ground floor ZS
3.130 Office or clinics of physicians or dentists with not more than 10,000 square feet of gross floor
area ZS
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3.200 Operations conducted partially or fully outside fully enclosed building
3.210 Operations designed to attract and serve customers or clients on the premises ZS18
3.220 Operations designed to attract little or no customer or client traffic other than the
employees of the entity operating the principal use ZS
3.230 Banks with drive‐in windows ZS
4.000 MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, CREATING, REPAIRING, RENOVATING, PAINTING, CLEANING,
ASSEMBLING OF GOODS, MERCHANDISE AND EQUIPMENT
4.100 All operations conducted entirely within fully enclosed building
4.110 Majority of dollar volume of business done with walk‐in trade ZS
4.120 Majority of dollar volume of business not done with walk‐in trade
4.200 Operations conducted within or outside fully enclosed building
5.000 EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, PHILANTHROPIC, SOCIAL, FRATERNAL USES
5.100 Schools
5.110 Elementary and secondary (including associated grounds and athletic and other facilities)18 C
5.120 Trade or vocational schools ZS18
5.130 Colleges, universities, community colleges (including associated facilities such as dormitories,
office buildings, athletic fields, etc.)17 C ZS18
5.200 Churches, synagogues, and temples (including associated residential structures for religious
personnel and associated buildings but not including elementary school or secondary school
buildings)17
ZS ZS
5.300 Libraries, museums, art galleries, art centers, and similar uses (including associated
educational and instructional activities)
5.310 Located within a building designed and previously legally occupied as a residence or within a
building having a gross floor area not exceeding 3,500 square feet S ZS
5.320 Located within any permissible structure C ZS18
5.400 Social, fraternal clubs and lodges, union halls, and similar uses17 ZS
6.000 RECREATION, AMUSEMENT, ENTERTAINMENT
6.100 Activity conducted primarily within building or substantial structure
6.110 Bowling alleys, skating rinks, indoor tennis and squash courts, billiard and pool halls, indoor
athletic and exercise facilities and similar uses ZS18
6.120 Movie theaters
6.121 Seating capacity of not more than 30017 ZS
6.122 Unlimited seating capacity17 ZS
6.130 Coliseums, stadiums, and all other facilities listed in the 6.100 classification designed to seat
or accommodate simultaneously more than 1,000 people17, 18 ZS
6.200 Activities conducted primarily outside enclosed buildings or structures
6.210 Privately owned outdoor recreational facilities such as golf and country clubs, swimming or
tennis clubs, etc., not constructed pursuant to a permit authorizing the construction of some
residential development17
C ZS
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6.220 Publicly owned and operated outdoor recreational facilities such as athletic fields, golf
courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, parks, etc., not constructed pursuant to a permit authorizing
the construction of another use such as a school17
ZS18 ZS18
6.230 Golf driving ranges not accessory to golf courses, par 3 golf courses, miniature golf courses,
skateboard parks, water slides, and similar uses17 C18 ZS18
6.240 Horseback riding; stables (not constructed pursuant to permit authorizing residential
development)
6.250 Automobile and motorcycle racing tracks
6.251 All activities conducted indoors
6.522 Activities conducted either indoors or outdoors
6.260 Drive‐in movie theaters17, 18 ZS
6.270 RV/Travel Trailer Parks17, 18 ZS
7.000 INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENCE OR CARE OR CONFINEMENT FACILITIES
7.100 Hospitals, clinics, other medical (including mental health) treatment facilities in excess of
10,000 square feet of floor area17, 18 ZS
7.200 Nursing care institutions, intermediate care institutions, handicapped or infirm institutions,
child care institutions17, 18 C ZS
7.300 Institutions (other than halfway houses) where mentally ill persons are confined17, 18 C ZS
7.400 Penal and correctional facilities13, 18
8.000 RESTAURANTS, BARS, NIGHT CLUBS
8.100 No substantial carry‐out or delivery service; no drive‐in service; no service or consumption
outside fully enclosed structure ZS18
8.200 No substantial carry‐out or delivery service; no drive‐in service; service or consumption
outside fully enclosed structure allowed ZS18
8.300 Carry‐out and delivery service; no drive‐in service;consumption outside fully enclosed
structure allowed ZS
8.400 Carry‐out and delivery service; drive‐in service;service or consumption outside fully enclosed
structure allowed ZS
8.410 Carry‐out and delivery service; drive‐in service for beverages and pastries only (only as an
accessory use physically attached to a primary use) ZS22
8.500 Establishments offering adult entertainment
8.600 Gambling Establishments
9.000 MOTOR VEHICLE‐RELATED SALES AND SERVICE OPERATIONS
9.100 Non‐Aviation Related Operations
9.110 Motor vehicle sales or rental; mobile home sales ZS
9.120 Sales with installation of motor vehicle parts or accessories (e.g., tires, mufflers, etc.) ZS
9.130 Motor vehicle repair and maintenance, not including substantial body work
9.131 With no storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours ZS
9.132 With storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours
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9.140 Motor vehicle painting and body work
9.141 With no storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours ZS
9.142 With storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours
9.150 Fuel sales18 ZS
9.160 Car wash ZS
9.170 Towing Operations
9.180 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ZS25 ZS
9.200 Aviation Related Operations
9.210 Aircraft sales or rental
9.220 Aircraft sales with installation of aircraft parts or accessories (e.g., propellers, tires, mufflers,
etc.)
9.230 Aircraft repair and maintenance, not including substantial body work
9.240 Aircraft painting and body work
9.250 Aviation fuel sales
9.260 Aircraft wash
10.000 STORAGE AND PARKING
10.100 Automobile parking garages or parking lots not located on a lot on which there is another
principal use to which the parking is related ZS
10.200 Storage of goods not related to sale or use of those goods on the same lot where they are
stored
10.210 All storage within completely enclosed structures ZS
10.220 Storage partially or fully outside completely enclosed structures
10.300 Parking of vehicles or storage of equipment outside enclosed structures where: (I) vehicles
or equipment are owned and used by the person making use of lot, and (II) parking or storage is more
than a minor and incidental part of the overall use made of the lot
10.400 Parking or storage of aircraft, either inside or outside completely enclosed structures
11.000 SCRAP MATERIALS SALVAGE YARDS, JUNKYARDS, AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARDS AND
AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING FACILITIES
12.000 SERVICES AND ENTERPRISES RELATED TO ANIMALS
12.100 Veterinarian ZS
12.200 Kennel ZS
12.300 Pet Grooming/Pet Store ZS
13.000 EMERGENCY SERVICES
13.100 Police Stations18 C ZS
13.200 Fire Stations18 C ZS
13.300 Rescue squad, ambulance service18 C ZS
13.400 Civil defense operation ZS ZS
14.000 AGRICULTURAL, SILVICULTURAL, MINING, QUARRYING, SOIL PROCESSING OPERATIONS
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14.100 Agricultural operations, farming
14.110 Excluding livestock
14.120 Including livestock18
14.200 Silvicultural operations
14.300 Mining, quarrying, or soil processing operations, including on‐site sales of product
14.400 Reclamation landfill
15.000 MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC AND SEMI‐PUBLIC FACILITIES
15.100 Post Office ZS
15.200 Airport
15.300 Solid Waste Facilities (Publicly or Privately owned)
15.310 Solid Waste Transfer Station
15.320 Solid Waste Recycling Center
15.330 Sanitary Landfill
15.340 Biosolid Recycling
15.400 Military Reserve, National Guard Centers ZS
15.500 Temporary mobile or modular structures used for public services (e.g., mobile classrooms,
civic services, public health centers, emergency response centers, etc.)4 Z Z
16.000 DRY CLEANER, LAUNDROMAT ZS
17.000 UTILITY FACILITY
17.100 Neighborhood Z Z
17.200 Community or Regional C C
18.000 TOWERS AND RELATED STRUCTURES 18
18.100 Non‐Commercial Towers
18.110 Towers and antennas 50 feet tall or less Z Z
18.120 Towers and antennas more than 50 feet tall and receive‐only earth stations S ZS
18.200 Commercial Telecommunications Towers & Monopoles
18.210 Antennas 50 feet tall or less Z
18.220 Antennas more than 50 feet tall and receive‐only earth stations ZS
18.230 Micro Facilities8 Z Z
18.240 Mini Facilities8 Z
18.250 Macro Facilities8 Z
18.260 Monopole I8
18.270 Monopole II8
18.280 Lattice Towers8
19.000 OPEN AIR MARKETS AND HORTICULTURAL SALES
19.100 Open air markets (farm and craft markets, flea markets, produce markets)17 ZS
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19.200 Horticultural sales with outdoor display ZS
19.300 Cannabis collective gardens
19.400 Cannabis dispensaries
20.000 FUNERAL HOME ZS
21.000 CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM
21.200 Crematorium ZS
22.000 COMMERCIAL NURSERY SCHOOLS; DAY CARE CENTERS 17 S ZS18
23.000 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PERMANENT BUILDING OR FOR SOME NON‐RECURRING PURPOSE Z Z
24.000 BUS STATION, TRAIN STATION 17 ZS
25.000 COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS
25.100 No on‐premises sales
25.200 On‐premise sales permitted ZS
26.000 SPECIAL EVENTS Z Z
27.000 OFF‐PREMISE SIGNS
28.000 SUBDIVISIONS & BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS
28.100 Major C C
28.200 Short Z Z
28.300 Boundary Line Adjustments Z Z
28.400 Unit Lot
28.500 Cottage Housing ZSC
29.000 COMBINATION USES ZSC ZSC
30.000 PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
30.200 Master Planned Neighborhood Developments 20
31.000 GRADING, EXCAVATION, OR FILLING 5
32.000 LAND CLEARING, LOGGING IN CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 20.88 (ENVIRONMENTALLY
CRITICAL AREAS) BUT OF MORE THAN 10,000 ft2 OF PROPERTY WITHIN ONE YEAR 9 Z Z
33.000 RESPECTIVE USES PERMISSIBLE IN RESPECTIVE SENSITIVE AREAS AS PER CHAPTER 20.88 (ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREAS)Z Z
34.000 MARIJUANA PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAIL
34.100 Marijuana production
34.200 Marijuana processing
34.300 Marijuana retail Z
ATTACHMENT B
ALLEN REZONE APPLICATION PLN#129
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & LAND USE
DIVISION
ARLINGTON AIRPORT
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STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Minor Land-Use Map Amendment & Concurrent Rezone
ALLEN – PLN#129
Report Prepared By: Troy Davis, Senior Planner
Report Issued: June 2, 2015
A. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
This is a request from Applicant Gail Allen for an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map with
a concurrent amendment to the City’s Official Zoning
Map that would change the land-use designation and
zoning classification on a single lot from
Residential Moderate Density to Neighborhood
Commercial (see Exhibit II).
B. SITE AND SITUATION
The subject 0.38 acre lot (APN 31052000103100) is
located at 18725 Smokey Point Boulevard in Arlington.
The topography is flat with formal landscaping. No
Critical Areas such as wetlands, streams, steep
slopes, etc. are present on the lot or within the
immediate vicinity.
The soils on site and in the vicinity consist of
Lynnwood loamy sand which drains well and is suitable
for urban development according to the USDA Soil
Survey of Snohomish County.
The property is developed with a single-family
dwelling which is currently used as a residence (see
Exhibit I) with a home occupation (Arlington Massage
Therapy and Wellness). There are no active land-use
or development proposals on file with the City for
this property.
The lot is situated at the southeast corner of 188th
Street NE and Smokey Point Boulevard. The lot has
private access from Smokey Point Boulevard.
Both Smokey Point Boulevard and 188th Street NE are
unimproved roads at this location. The City’s
Comprehensive Plan identifies future roadway
improvements to both 188th Street NE and Smokey Point
Boulevard. Smokey Point Boulevard is designated to be
a five-lane arterial complete with bike lanes,
planter strips, sidewalk, and a trail from 172nd
Street NE to 188th Street NE and 188th Street NE is
designated to be a three-lane arterial complete with
bike lanes, planter strips, sidewalks, and a trail.
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The subject lot is currently zoned Residential
Moderate Density and is one of four parcels
surrounding the intersection of Smokey Point
Boulevard and 188th Street NE. The parcel on the
southwest corner of the intersection is zoned
Neighborhood Commercial, while the lots on the
northwest and northeast corners are zoned Highway
Commercial.
The parcel on the southwest corner is partially
developed with a manufactured home which serves as a
residence. The parcel on the northwest corner is
developed as a commercial business (The Longhorn),
and the parcel on the northeast corner remains
undeveloped.
The Adjacent properties to the lot on the south and
east sides are also zoned Residential Moderate
Density (same as the subject lot) and are each
developed with a single-family dwelling.
Water and sewer lines are located within the rights-
of-way of Smokey Point Boulevard and 188th Street NE
and the subject lot is currently served by both City
sewer and water.
C. APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
Arlington Municipal Code allows for any person to
petition the Planning Commission and City Council to
amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan and/or Land Use
Code. The City’s requirements for proposing
amendments are found in Arlington Municipal Code
(AMC) Chapter 20.96 (Amendments).
The Future Land Use Map is a required element of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan (see RCW 36.70A.070). The
Future Land Use Map shows the City’s desired land use
patterns by geographical area within both City limits
and in unincorporated Urban Growth Areas. The City’s
Official Zoning Map is based off of the Future Land
Use Map found in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Since the City’s Comprehensive Plan serves as the
foundation for the City’s Land Use Code (Title 20),
inclusive of the City’s Official Zoning Map, State
law requires that the City’s Land Use Code be
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan (see
RCW 36.70A.130(1)(d)). If a proposed amendment to the
City’s Land Use Code is not consistent with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan, the proposal must either
be denied or the Comprehensive Plan must also be
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concurrently amended to preserve consistency between
the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Code.
State and City regulations prohibit the comprehensive
plan from being amended more frequently than once per
year; therefore, the City has established a docketing
process so that all proposed amendments to the
comprehensive plan can be considered concurrently(see
RCW 36.70A.130 and AMC 20.96.010(d)). Since 2015 is a
periodic update year for the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, all proposed amendments are being considered
concurrently with the periodic update as opposed to
the typical docket process which is used during the
interim years. This will ensure that amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan only occurs once it 2015.
Amendment proposals to the City’s Comprehensive Plan
may be initiated by the City or any private party.
Applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPAs)
are due by the last working day of January to be
considered that year.
During the year staff reviews the proposed amendments
for compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and
conformance with the requirements of AMC Chapter
20.96 and presents their findings and recommendations
to the Planning Commission at an open record public
hearing as required by AMC Section 20.96.030(a). The
Planning Commission’s recommendation is then
forwarded to the City Council which then takes final
action at a closed record hearing.
D. STAFF ANALYSIS
The Applicant submitted their application requesting
a rezone on January 14, 2015, meeting the January 30,
2015 deadline for consideration.
Because this rezone request is inconsistent with the
Future Land-Use Map contained within the
Comprehensive Plan, an amendment to the Future Land-
Use Map is necessary if the rezone request is to be
approved.
AMC Section §20.96.024 establishes criteria that an
amendment proposal must meet in order to be
considered. AMC Section §20.96.024(a)(1) states: “If
the proposed amendment is site specific, the subject
property is suitable for development in general
conformance with adjacent land use and the
surrounding development pattern, and with zoning
standards under the potential zoning
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classifications.” Staff found that the proposed
Future Land-Use Map amendment and concurrent rezone
request meet this requirement and have included it
for consideration as part of the 2015 Comprehensive
Plan update.
1. CRITERIA OF AMC 20.96.070. In deciding whether to
approve any amendment to the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, the approval body must base its decision
solely on whether the proposed amendment advances
the public health, safety, or welfare. All other
arguments relating to the proposed amendment are
irrelevant according to AMC §20.96.070.
a. Public Health
With regards to public health, a change in the
Future Land-Use Map for the subject property from
a Residential Moderate Density designation to a
Neighborhood Commercial designation would not be
detrimental to the public health as a designation
to Neighborhood Commercial would allow for land
uses that serve the local neighborhood. Under the
Neighborhood Commercial designation, the existing
home-occupation on site (massage therapy) could be
expanded.
Examples of such uses that could advance the
public health that are not now permitted under the
Residential Moderate Density designation but would
be under the proposed Neighborhood Commercial
designation would include convenience stores,
professional offices for dentist and physicians,
restaurants, outdoor markets, and day care centers
(for a full comparison of allowed uses between
zones see Exhibit III).
b. Public Safety
With regards to public safety, a change in the
Future Land-Use Map for the subject property from
a Residential Moderate Density Designation to a
Neighborhood Commercial Designation would likely
have no detrimental impact on public safety.
Having neighborhood commercial services on the
southeast corner of Smokey Point Boulevard and
188th Street NE would put nearby residences to the
east and south safe pedestrian access to
neighborhood commercial services, as they would
not have to cross an arterial roadway to get
there.
c. Public Welfare
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With regards to public welfare, a change in the
Future Land-Use Map for the subject property from
a Residential Moderate Density Designation to a
Neighborhood Commercial Designation would have no
impact to the future character envisioned for
Smokey Point Boulevard since the property is
already developed. This proposal is also
consistent with the adopted West Arlington Subarea
Plan which calls for commercial uses along Smokey
Point Boulevard north of 172nd Street NE. A rezone
of the property would allow the current home-
occupation to operate as a regular business,
utilizing the entirety of the existing building.
The City currently has about 503 acres of
Residential Moderate Density zoned land, much of
which is already developed. The City currently has
about 29 acres of Neighborhood Commercial zoned
land, 9 acres (or 31%) of which are vacant (these
numbers do not include lands that are partially
developed or suitable for redevelopment). A re-
designation of the subject 0.38 acre lot from
Residential Moderate Density to Neighborhood
Commercial would virtually have no impact on the
amount of RMD land available for development being
that the property is already developed. While the
property is technically sub-dividable, it has been
developed in such a way that subdivision of the
lot is not practical.
2. CRITERIA OF AMC 20.96.026. In deciding whether to
approve, modify, defer, or deny any proposed
amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map, the
City Council shall base their decision on the
following criteria (see 20.96.026):
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the
goals, objectives, and policies of the
comprehensive plan.
The Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan
would need to be amended to change the land use
designation from Residential Moderate Density to
Neighborhood Commercial for the rezone of the
subject lot from Residential Moderate Density to
Neighborhood Commercial to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
The 2005 Comprehensive Plan’s goal GL-11 states
“Promote Neighborhood Commercial uses in
appropriate places” followed by PL-11.1 and PL-
11.2 which state the following:
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“Allow the re-designation and rezoning of
appropriate property to the neighborhood
commercial zone when a proposal meets all of the
following criteria and any others as listed in the
Zoning Code:
Neighborhood Commercial zones shall be
located on an intersection of two public
rights-of-way, one of which must have a
roadway classification of Arterial or
greater. No property may be zoned
Neighborhood Commercial if there is at least
one other property with a similar zone
allowing comparable services within a radius
of one-half mile. No more than one acre of
land may be zoned for Neighborhood
Commercial at any intersection.
“Neighborhood Commercial is not a euphemism for
‘convenience store commercial,’ and it is the
intent of this policy to promote pedestrian-
oriented commercial uses catering to a
neighborhood, not commuters. Proposed uses should
clearly reflect this intent.”
The above criteria listed in Policy PL-11.1 makes
it almost impossible to rezone any property within
the City to Neighborhood Commercial. Of the City’s
existing five neighborhood commercial zoned areas,
none fully meet this criteria. The underlying
policies, then, make it difficult for the City to
“promote Neighborhood Commercial Uses in
appropriate places” as stated in goal GL-11.
As part of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update, PL-
11.1 and PL-11.2 are being removed from the City’s
Comprehensive Plan because they are not conducive
to promoting GL-11.
The proposed new policies under Goal GL-11 (now
GL-10) in the 2015 Comprehensive Plan state:
“PL-10.1 A re-designation and rezoning of lots
to neighborhood commercial may be approved by the
City (at the City’s discretion) when a lot meets
all of the following criteria and any others as
listed in Title 20 of the AMC:
1. The lot is located at the intersection of
two public rights-of-way, where at least one
right-of-way has a roadway classification
(whether existing or proposed) of arterial
or greater OR is adjacent to another
Neighborhood Commercial zoned lot and has
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direct access to an arterial roadway and is
within 660 feet of an intersection.
2. The lot has existing and legal direct access
to at least one arterial right-of-way prior
to the reclassification and rezone request.
The lot is adjacent to or abutting on at
least one side to another lot zoned
Neighborhood Commercial and/or residential
(RLD, RMD, RHD).”
Under these proposed policies, the re-designation
and rezone of the subject lot will be consistent
with the goals and policies of the 2015
Comprehensive Plan.
b. The proposed amendment is consistent with the
scope and purpose of the city's zoning ordinances
and the description and purpose of the zone
classification applied for.
Zone descriptions and purposes are outlined in AMC
Chapter 20.36 and the Comprehensive Plan. The
description and purpose of the Neighborhood
Commercial zone as listed in AMC Chapter 20.36 is
“…to accommodate commercial activities that would
meet the daily convenience needs of people
residing or working in the environs.” The draft
2015 Comprehensive Plan states the Neighborhood
Commercial “…designation should provide for retail
and service businesses that serve the limited
convenience shopping and personal service needs to
the immediate surrounding neighborhood. Generally
this designation is appropriate for lots that are
located on the corner of an intersection where at
least one adjacent road is classified as an
arterial or greater.”
The proposed amendment (rezone) to the Zoning Map
is consistent with the description and purpose of
the Neighborhood Commercial zone provided the
Future Land Use Map is amended to designate the
subject lot as Neighborhood Commercial.
c. Circumstances have changed substantially since the
establishment of the current zoning map or
district to warrant the proposed amendment.
As the City has grown, traffic flows on Smokey
Point Boulevard and 188th Street have increased.
The recently completed Airport Boulevard to the
east of the subject lot have help improved traffic
circulation in the area. Consequently, the subject
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lot has become situated at a highly visible and
active street corner and is therefore better
suited for commercial activity as opposed to
residential use.
d. The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible
with the uses and zoning of surrounding property.
The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible
with the uses and zoning of surrounding property.
The subject lot is adjacent to Residential
Moderate zoned land to the east and to the south.
The property abuts Neighborhood Commercial to the
west and Highway Commercial to the north. These
surrounding zoning classifications are not
incompatible with the proposed Neighborhood
Commercial zoning classification for the subject
lot (for a comparison of allowed uses between the
Residential Moderate Density zone and the
Neighborhood Commercial zone, see Exhibit III).
e. The property that is the subject of the amendment
is suited for the uses allowed in the proposed
zoning classification.
The subject lot is suitable for the allowed uses
in the Neighborhood Commercial zone because of its
site and situation.
f. Adequate public services could be made available
to serve the full range of proposed uses in that
zone.
Adequate public services are available at the site
to serve the full range of allowable uses in the
Neighborhood Commercial zone.
E. STAFF CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
1. Staff concludes that this proposal meets the
criterion of the Comprehensive Plan and Arlington
Municipal Code for re-designation and rezoning of
the subject lot from Residential Moderate Density
to Neighborhood Commercial and recommends that the
Planning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed amendment to the City Council.
Distributed to the following parties:
1. Gail Allen, Applicant
2. The City Planning Commission
3. Chris Young, CED Director
4. Marc Hayes, Permit Center Manager
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5. Katie Heim, GIS Analyst
6. Jim Kelly, Public Works Director
EXHIBIT I
PICTURE OF SUBJECT LOT
EXHIBIT II
CURRENT/PROPOSED ZONING OF SUBJECT LOT
Area of Pro posed Zo ning Ch ange
187TH PL NE
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
188TH ST NE
35TH AVE NE
186TH PL NE
NC
RMD BP
HC
RMD
P/SP
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187TH PL NE
186TH PL NE
SMOKEY POINT BLVD
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188TH ST NE
35TH AVE NE
188TH ST NE
186TH PL NE
NC
RMD BP
HC
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NC
Proposed Zoning
Existing Zoning
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Zoning
SR = Suburban ResidentialRLMD = Low to Moderate Density ResidentialRMD = Moderate Density ResidentialRHD = High Density ResidentialOTRD = Old Town Residential DistrictNC = Neighborhood CommercialOTBD - 1 = Old Town Business District 1OTBD - 2 = Old Town Business District 2
OTBD - 3 = Old Town Business District 3GC = General CommercialHC = Highway CommercialBP = Business ParkLI = Light IndustrialGI = General IndustrialP/SP = Public/Semi-Public MS = Medical ServicesAF = Aviation Flightline
EXHIBIT III
PERMISSIBLE USES IN THE RESIDENTIAL MODERATE DENSITY
ZONE (RMD) AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) ZONE
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AMC Table 20.40-1: Table of Permissible Uses
USE DESCRIPTIONS
ZONES
RMD NC
1.000 RESIDENTIAL
1.100 Single‐Family Residences
1.110 Single‐family detached, one dwelling unit per lot
1.111 Site‐built & modular structures Z
1.112 Class "A" mobile home1 Z
1.113 Class "B" mobile home1 Z
1.114 Class "C" mobile home
1.115 Single‐Family apartment above permitted non‐residential use (one only)17 Z
1.116 Single‐Family Apartment less than 200 square feet used exclusively for a night watchman
1.120 Single‐family detached, more than one dwelling unit per lot
1.121 Site‐built & modular structures
1.122 Class A, B or C mobile homes (mobile home park)ZSC
1.123 Single‐Family apartment above permitted non‐residential use (one only)17 Z
1.130 Single‐Family Attached, one dwelling unit per lot, site‐built and modular structures ZSC
1.200 Two‐Family Residences
1.210 Two‐family conversion2 Z
1.220 Primary residence with accessory dwelling unit2,12 Z
1.230 Duplex2 Z
1.240 Two‐family apartment
1.250 Any 1.200 use above a permitted non‐residential use (one only)17 Z
1.300 Multi‐Family Residences
1.310 Multi‐family conversions
1.320 Multi‐family townhouses
1.330 Multi‐family apartments
1.340 Any 1.300 use above a permitted non‐residential use (Mixed Use)14, 17, 18 ZSC
1.400 Homes emphasizing special services, treatment, or supervision
1.410 Located in a single‐family residence
1.411 Homes for handicapped or infirm7 C
1.412 Nursing care, intermediate care homes7 C
1.413 Special Needs Child care homes 7 C
1.414 Halfway houses7 C
1.415 Adult Family Homes (6 or fewer adults)Z Z
1.420 Located in a multi‐family residence (occupying single or multiple dwelling units)
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1.421 Homes for handicapped or infirm7
1.422 Nursing care, intermediate care homes7
1.423 Special Needs Child care homes7
1.424 Halfway houses7
1.425 Adult Family Homes (6 or fewer adults)Z Z
1.500 Miscellaneous, rooms for rent situations
1.510 Rooming houses, boarding houses S
1.520 Tourist homes and other temporary residences renting by the day or week S
1.530 Hotels, motels, and similar businesses or institutions providing overnight accommodations
1.600 In‐Home Day Care Z
1.700 Temporary emergency, construction, and repair residences Z Z
2.000 SALES AND RENTAL OF GOODS, MERCHANDISE AND EQUIPMENT
2.100 No storage or display of goods outside fully enclosed building (except for sidewalk displays,
occasional/temporary sales, or horticultural sales occupying less than 200 square feet)
2.110 High‐volume traffic generation
2.111 Miscellaneous ZC
2.112 Convenience stores Z
2.113 Wholesale sales
2.120 Low‐volume traffic generation ZC
2.121 Wholesale sales
2.200 Storage and display of goods outside fully enclosed building allowed
2.210 High‐volume traffic generation17
2.220 Low‐volume traffic generation
2.230 Wholesale sales
2.300 Mobile sales and delivery (vending carts, ice cream trucks, mobile delivery, peddlers, and
similar uses)3 Z Z
3.000 OFFICE, CLERICAL, RESEARCH AND SERVICES NOT PRIMARILY RELATED TO GOODS OR
MERCHANDISE
3.100 All operations conducted entirely within fully enclosed building
3.110 Operations designed to attract and serve customers or clients on the premises, such as the
offices of attorneys, physicians, other professions, insurance and stockbrokers, travel agencies,
government office buildings, etc. ZS
3.120 Operations designed to attract little or no customer or client traffic other than employees of
the entity operating the principal use
3.121 Such operations conducted on any floor level
3.122 Such operations conducted on second or higher floors, but not on the ground floor
3.130 Office or clinics of physicians or dentists with not more than 10,000 square feet of gross floor
area ZS
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3.200 Operations conducted partially or fully outside fully enclosed building
3.210 Operations designed to attract and serve customers or clients on the premises
3.220 Operations designed to attract little or no customer or client traffic other than the employees
of the entity operating the principal use
3.230 Banks with drive‐in windows ZS
4.000 MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, CREATING, REPAIRING, RENOVATING, PAINTING, CLEANING,
ASSEMBLING OF GOODS, MERCHANDISE AND EQUIPMENT
4.100 All operations conducted entirely within fully enclosed building
4.110 Majority of dollar volume of business done with walk‐in trade
4.120 Majority of dollar volume of business not done with walk‐in trade
4.200 Operations conducted within or outside fully enclosed building
5.000 EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, PHILANTHROPIC, SOCIAL, FRATERNAL USES
5.100 Schools
5.110 Elementary and secondary (including associated grounds and athletic and other facilities)18 C C
5.120 Trade or vocational schools C
5.130 Colleges, universities, community colleges (including associated facilities such as dormitories,
office buildings, athletic fields, etc.)17 C C
5.200 Churches, synagogues, and temples (including associated residential structures for religious
personnel and associated buildings but not including elementary school or secondary school
buildings)17
ZS ZS
5.300 Libraries, museums, art galleries, art centers, and similar uses (including associated educational
and instructional activities)
5.310 Located within a building designed and previously legally occupied as a residence or within a
building having a gross floor area not exceeding 3,500 square feet S ZS
5.320 Located within any permissible structure C ZS
5.400 Social, fraternal clubs and lodges, union halls, and similar uses17 ZS
6.000 RECREATION, AMUSEMENT, ENTERTAINMENT
6.100 Activity conducted primarily within building or substantial structure
6.110 Bowling alleys, skating rinks, indoor tennis and squash courts, billiard and pool halls, indoor
athletic and exercise facilities and similar uses
6.120 Movie theaters
6.121 Seating capacity of not more than 30017 ZS
6.122 Unlimited seating capacity17
6.130 Coliseums, stadiums, and all other facilities listed in the 6.100 classification designed to seat or
accommodate simultaneously more than 1,000 people17, 18
6.200 Activities conducted primarily outside enclosed buildings or structures
6.210 Privately owned outdoor recreational facilities such as golf and country clubs, swimming or
tennis clubs, etc., not constructed pursuant to a permit authorizing the construction of some residential
development17
C
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6.220 Publicly owned and operated outdoor recreational facilities such as athletic fields, golf
courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, parks, etc., not constructed pursuant to a permit authorizing
the construction of another use such as a school17
ZS18 ZS
6.230 Golf driving ranges not accessory to golf courses, par 3 golf courses, miniature golf courses,
skateboard parks, water slides, and similar uses17 C18
6.240 Horseback riding; stables (not constructed pursuant to permit authorizing residential
development)
6.250 Automobile and motorcycle racing tracks
6.251 All activities conducted indoors
6.522 Activities conducted either indoors or outdoors
6.260 Drive‐in movie theaters17, 18
6.270 RV/Travel Trailer Parks17, 18
7.000 INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENCE OR CARE OR CONFINEMENT FACILITIES
7.100 Hospitals, clinics, other medical (including mental health) treatment facilities in excess of
10,000 square feet of floor area17, 18
7.200 Nursing care institutions, intermediate care institutions, handicapped or infirm institutions,
child care institutions17, 18 C ZS
7.300 Institutions (other than halfway houses) where mentally ill persons are confined17, 18 C C
7.400 Penal and correctional facilities13, 18
8.000 RESTAURANTS, BARS, NIGHT CLUBS
8.100 No substantial carry‐out or delivery service; no drive‐in service; no service or consumption
outside fully enclosed structure ZS
8.200 No substantial carry‐out or delivery service; no drive‐in service; service or consumption outside
fully enclosed structure allowed ZS
8.300 Carry‐out and delivery service; no drive‐in service;consumption outside fully enclosed structure
allowed ZS
8.400 Carry‐out and delivery service; drive‐in service;service or consumption outside fully enclosed
structure allowed ZS
8.410 Carry‐out and delivery service; drive‐in service for beverages and pastries only (only as an
accessory use physically attached to a primary use) ZS2
8.500 Establishments offering adult entertainment
8.600 Gambling Establishments
9.000 MOTOR VEHICLE‐RELATED SALES AND SERVICE OPERATIONS
9.100 Non‐Aviation Related Operations
9.110 Motor vehicle sales or rental; mobile home sales
9.120 Sales with installation of motor vehicle parts or accessories (e.g., tires, mufflers, etc.)
9.130 Motor vehicle repair and maintenance, not including substantial body work
9.131 With no storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours
9.132 With storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours
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9.140 Motor vehicle painting and body work
9.141 With no storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours
9.142 With storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours
9.150 Fuel sales18 ZS
9.160 Car wash ZS
9.170 Towing Operations
9.180 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ZS25 ZS
9.200 Aviation Related Operations
9.210 Aircraft sales or rental
9.220 Aircraft sales with installation of aircraft parts or accessories (e.g., propellers, tires, mufflers,
etc.)
9.230 Aircraft repair and maintenance, not including substantial body work
9.240 Aircraft painting and body work
9.250 Aviation fuel sales
9.260 Aircraft wash
10.000 STORAGE AND PARKING
10.100 Automobile parking garages or parking lots not located on a lot on which there is another
principal use to which the parking is related
10.200 Storage of goods not related to sale or use of those goods on the same lot where they are
stored
10.210 All storage within completely enclosed structures ZS
10.220 Storage partially or fully outside completely enclosed structures
10.300 Parking of vehicles or storage of equipment outside enclosed structures where: (I) vehicles or
equipment are owned and used by the person making use of lot, and (II) parking or storage is more
than a minor and incidental part of the overall use made of the lot
10.400 Parking or storage of aircraft, either inside or outside completely enclosed structures
11.000 SCRAP MATERIALS SALVAGE YARDS, JUNKYARDS, AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARDS AND
AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING FACILITIES
12.000 SERVICES AND ENTERPRISES RELATED TO ANIMALS
12.100 Veterinarian ZS
12.200 Kennel
12.300 Pet Grooming/Pet Store ZS
13.000 EMERGENCY SERVICES
13.100 Police Stations18 C S
13.200 Fire Stations18 C S
13.300 Rescue squad, ambulance service18 C S
13.400 Civil defense operation ZS ZS
14.000 AGRICULTURAL, SILVICULTURAL, MINING, QUARRYING, SOIL PROCESSING OPERATIONS
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14.100 Agricultural operations, farming
14.110 Excluding livestock
14.120 Including livestock18
14.200 Silvicultural operations
14.300 Mining, quarrying, or soil processing operations, including on‐site sales of product
14.400 Reclamation landfill
15.000 MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC AND SEMI‐PUBLIC FACILITIES
15.100 Post Office ZS
15.200 Airport
15.300 Solid Waste Facilities (Publicly or Privately owned)
15.310 Solid Waste Transfer Station
15.320 Solid Waste Recycling Center
15.330 Sanitary Landfill
15.340 Biosolid Recycling
15.400 Military Reserve, National Guard Centers
15.500 Temporary mobile or modular structures used for public services (e.g., mobile classrooms,
civic services, public health centers, emergency response centers, etc.)4 Z Z
16.000 DRY CLEANER, LAUNDROMAT ZS
17.000 UTILITY FACILITY
17.100 Neighborhood Z Z
17.200 Community or Regional C C
18.000 TOWERS AND RELATED STRUCTURES 18
18.100 Non‐Commercial Towers
18.110 Towers and antennas 50 feet tall or less Z Z
18.120 Towers and antennas more than 50 feet tall and receive‐only earth stations S Z
18.200 Commercial Telecommunications Towers & Monopoles
18.210 Antennas 50 feet tall or less
18.220 Antennas more than 50 feet tall and receive‐only earth stations
18.230 Micro Facilities8 Z Z
18.240 Mini Facilities8 Z
18.250 Macro Facilities8 Z
18.260 Monopole I8
18.270 Monopole II8
18.280 Lattice Towers8
19.000 OPEN AIR MARKETS AND HORTICULTURAL SALES
19.100 Open air markets (farm and craft markets, flea markets, produce markets)17 ZS
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19.200 Horticultural sales with outdoor display ZS
19.300 Cannabis collective gardens
19.400 Cannabis dispensaries
20.000 FUNERAL HOME ZS
21.000 CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM
21.200 Crematorium ZS
22.000 COMMERCIAL NURSERY SCHOOLS; DAY CARE CENTERS 17 S ZS
23.000 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT
BUILDING OR FOR SOME NON‐RECURRING PURPOSE Z Z
24.000 BUS STATION, TRAIN STATION 17 ZS
25.000 COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS
25.100 No on‐premises sales
25.200 On‐premise sales permitted
26.000 SPECIAL EVENTS Z Z
28.000 SUBDIVISIONS & BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS
28.100 Major C C
28.200 Short Z Z
28.300 Boundary Line Adjustments Z Z
28.400 Unit Lot
28.500 Cottage Housing ZSC
29.000 COMBINATION USES ZSC ZSC
32.000 LAND CLEARING, LOGGING IN CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 20.88 (ENVIRONMENTALLY
CRITICAL AREAS) BUT OF MORE THAN 10,000 ft2 OF PROPERTY WITHIN ONE YEAR 9 Z Z
33.000 RESPECTIVE USES PERMISSIBLE IN RESPECTIVE SENSITIVE AREAS AS PER CHAPTER 20.88 (ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREAS)Z Z
34.000 MARIJUANA PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAIL
34.100 Marijuana production
34.200 Marijuana processing
34.300 Marijuana retail
ATTACHMENT C
WD ARLINGTON INVESTMENTS, LLC REZONE APPLICATION
PLN#134
Staff Report & Recommendation
WDAI Land Use Map Amendment & Concurrent Rezone – PLN#134
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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & LAND USE
DIVISION
ARLINGTON AIRPORT
OFFICE
18204 59th Ave NE
Arlington, WA 98223
8am – 5pm M-F
Closed Holidays
360.403.3551
arlingtonwa.gov
STAFF REPORT & RECOMMENDATION
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Minor Land-Use Map Amendment & Concurrent Rezone
WD Arlington Investments – PLN#134
Report Prepared By: Troy Davis, Senior Planner
Report Issued: June 2, 2015
A. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
This is a request from Applicant WD Arlington
Investments, LLC for an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map with a concurrent
amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map that
would change the land-use designation and zoning
classification on three adjacent lots from General
Commercial to Residential High Density (see Exhibit
II).
B. SITE AND SITUATION
The subject lots were created out of the original
Jay-Three Two Plat and consist of lots 3, 4, and 5 of
the Jay-Three Two Short Plat that was created after
the creation of the original Jay-Three Two Plat.
Lots 3, 4, and 5 are 1.19, 1.46, and 2.63 acres
respectively (APNs 00829100000103, 00829100000104,
and 00829100000105 respectively) and are located in
the 20200 and 20300 blocks of 77th Ave NE (address
not yet assigned).
Shortly after the Jay-Three Two Short Plat was
recorded, Lot 3 was zoned General Commercial and Lots
4 and 5 were split zoned between General Commercial
and Residential High Density. Staff could not locate
official city records that indicate the exact portion
of each lot that belongs to each zone or why the lots
where split zoned to begin with. Per the City’s
Official Zoning Map it is estimated that roughly half
of Lot 4 is zoned General Commercial and the other
half Residential High Density, putting 0.73 acres of
the 1.46 acre lot into both zones. It is also roughly
estimated that a quarter of Lot 5 is zoned General
Commercial while the other three quarters are zoned
Residential High Density, putting 0.66 acres in
General Commercial and 1.97 acres in Residential High
Density of the 2.63 acre lot.
Properties south of the subject lots are zoned
Residential High Density with properties to the north
and west zoned General Commercial and properties to
the east zoned Residential Moderate Density.
Properties immediately to the south are also vacant;
however, lots two blocks to the south are developed
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with multi-family housing. Properties to the north
and west are developed with commercial businesses and
properties to the east are developed with single-
family homes.
The topography of the subject lots is generally flat
grassland that slopes gently to the south, southwest.
No Critical Areas such as wetlands, streams, steep
slopes, etc. are known to be present on the lots.
Portage Creek runs east of the property.
The soils on site and in the vicinity consist of
Norma loam which is a deep soil situated in
depressional outwash plains that drains poorly.
The property is cleared and vacant (see Exhibit I).
There are no active land-use or development proposals
on file with the City for this property; however, the
applicant has indicated the desire to build multi-
family dwellings on the site.
The lots are situated on the east side of 77th Ave NE
one block south of 204th Street NE. Access to the
lots will be taken from 77th Ave NE when they are
developed. 77th Ave NE is a Local Access road that
connects to 204th Street NE (an arterial) to the
north and dead ends in the 20000 block to the south.
The right-of-way in front of the lots is not fully
improved and sidewalk installation will be required
at the time of development.
City water and sewer lines are located within the
right-of-way of 77th Ave NE.
C. APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
Arlington Municipal Code allows for any person to
petition the Planning Commission and City Council to
amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan and/or Land Use
Code. The City’s requirements for proposing
amendments are found in Arlington Municipal Code
(AMC) Chapter 20.96 (Amendments).
The Future Land Use Map is a required element of the
City’s Comprehensive Plan (see RCW 36.70A.070). The
Future Land Use Map shows the City’s desired land use
patterns by geographical area within both City limits
and in unincorporated Urban Growth Areas. The City’s
Official Zoning Map is based off of the Future Land
Use Map found in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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Since the City’s Comprehensive Plan serves as the
foundation for the City’s Land Use Code (Title 20),
inclusive of the City’s Official Zoning Map, State
law requires that the City’s Land Use Code be
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan (see
RCW 36.70A.130(1)(d)). If a proposed amendment to the
City’s Land Use Code is not consistent with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan, the proposal must either
be denied or the Comprehensive Plan must also be
concurrently amended to preserve consistency between
the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use Code.
State and City regulations prohibit the comprehensive
plan from being amended more frequently than once per
year; therefore, the City has established a docketing
process so that all proposed amendments to the
comprehensive plan can be considered concurrently(see
RCW 36.70A.130 and AMC 20.96.010(d)). Since 2015 is a
periodic update year for the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, all proposed amendments are being considered
concurrently with the periodic update as opposed to
the typical docket process which is used during the
interim years. This will ensure that amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan only occurs once it 2015.
Amendment proposals to the City’s Comprehensive Plan
may be initiated by the City or any private party.
Applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPAs)
are due by the last working day of January to be
considered that year.
During the year staff reviews the proposed amendments
for compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan and
conformance with the requirements of AMC Chapter
20.96 and presents their findings and recommendations
to the Planning Commission at an open record public
hearing as required by AMC Section 20.96.030(a). The
Planning Commission’s recommendation is then
forwarded to the City Council which then takes final
action at a closed record hearing.
D. STAFF ANALYSIS
The Applicant submitted their application requesting
a rezone on January 30, 2015, meeting the January 30,
2015 deadline for consideration.
Because this rezone request is inconsistent with the
Future Land-Use Map contained within the
Comprehensive Plan, an amendment to the Future Land-
Use Map is necessary if the rezone request is to be
approved.
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AMC Section §20.96.024 establishes criteria that an
amendment proposal must meet in order to be
considered. AMC Section §20.96.024(a)(1) states: “If
the proposed amendment is site specific, the subject
property is suitable for development in general
conformance with adjacent land use and the
surrounding development pattern, and with zoning
standards under the potential zoning
classifications.” Staff found that the proposed
Future Land-Use Map amendment and concurrent rezone
request meet this requirement and have included it
for consideration as part of the 2015 Comprehensive
Plan update.
1. CRITERIA OF AMC 20.96.070. In deciding whether to
approve any amendment to the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, the approval body must base its decision
solely on whether the proposed amendment advances
the public health, safety, or welfare. All other
arguments relating to the proposed amendment are
irrelevant according to AMC §20.96.070.
a. Public Health
With regards to public health, a change in the
Future Land-Use Map for the subject lots from a
General Commercial designation to a Residential
High Density designation would not be detrimental
to the public health as it would put residences
within easy walking distance of commercial
services which encourages physical activity and
alternate modes of transportation (walking,
biking, mass transit).
b. Public Safety
With regards to public safety, a change in the
Future Land-Use Map for the subject property from
a General Commercial designation to a Residential
High Density designation would likely have no
detrimental impact on public safety. Multi-family
housing permitted under Residential High Density
places more “eyes on the street”, making it more
difficult for criminals to conceal illicit
activity and thus discourages crime.
c. Public Welfare
With regards to public welfare, a change in the
Future Land-Use Map for the subject property from
a General Commercial designation to a Residential
High Density designation would have no negative
impact to the public welfare. The development of
multi-family housing under the Residential High
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Density designation would benefit the public
welfare by providing additional housing
opportunities within the City.
The City currently has about 255 acres of General
Commercial zoned land and 254 acres of Residential
High Density zoned land. A rezone of the subject
lots would transfer roughly 2.58 undeveloped acres
from General Commercial to Residential High
Density.
Of the 255 acres of General Commercial land within
the City 74 acres are vacant. Of the 254 acres of
Residential High Density land within the City 44
acres are vacant. A rezone of the subject lots
would transfer roughly 2.58 undeveloped acres from
General Commercial to Residential High Density.
Density within the RHD zone averages 8.73 dwelling
units per acre. A rezone of the subject lots would
increase the City’s housing capacity by an
estimated 23 dwelling units (8.73 dwellings X 2.58
acres).
2. CRITERIA OF AMC 20.96.026. In deciding whether to
approve, modify, defer, or deny any proposed
amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map, the
City Council shall base their decision on the
following criteria (see 20.96.026):
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the
goals, objectives, and policies of the
comprehensive plan.
The Future Land Use Map in the Comprehensive Plan
would need to be amended to change the land use
designation from General Commercial to Residential
High Density for the rezone of the subject lot
from General Commercial to Residential High
Density to be consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan.
General Land Use Policy 1.6 in the 2005
Comprehensive Plan states, “This designation
[Residential High Density] shall primarily provide
for multi-family…residential development…where a
full range of public facilities and services that
support urban development exists or can be
provided. Generally, this designation is
appropriate for land that is located convenient to
principle arterials and to business and commercial
activity centers.”
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This is similar to the proposed policy PL-1.4 in
the draft 2015 Comprehensive Plan which states,
“This designation should provide for multi-family
and other high-density residential development…
where a full range of public facilities and
services that support urban development exist or
can be provided. Generally, this designation is
appropriate for land that is located convenient to
principle arterials and commercial areas.”
The proposed rezone of the subject lots meet this
criteria because the subject lots are a) within
proximity to urban services and facilities and b)
the lots are conveniently located next to an
arterial (204th Street NE) and a commercial center
(Kent Prairie).
Policy PH-2.1 states “Locate multi-family
residential uses within the existing sewer service
area and phase it into the projected sewer service
areas as shown in the City’s Sewer Comprehensive
Plan.”
The subject lots are within the City’s existing
sewer service area making them suitable for multi-
family development.
Policy PH-2.2 (Policy PH-2.1 in the 2015
Comprehensive Plan) states “Designate multi-family
housing areas close to commercial and employment
centers, transportation facilities, public
services, schools, and park and recreation areas.”
The subject lots are close to commercial and
employment centers (Kent Prairie, MIC),
transportation facilities (near Highway 9 and
Transit Stop on 204th Street NE), public services
(accessible to utility lines, emergency services,
etc.), schools (Kent Prairie Elementary), and park
and recreation areas (Jensen Park, Portage Creek
Trail).
Policy PL-7.2 states “Plan for higher density
housing around commercial areas”
The subject lots are within the vicinity of the
Kent Prairie commercial center.
b. The proposed amendment is consistent with the
scope and purpose of the city's zoning ordinances
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and the description and purpose of the zone
classification applied for.
Zone descriptions and purposes are outlined in AMC
Chapter 20.36 and the Comprehensive Plan. The
description and purpose of the Residential High
Density zone as listed in AMC Chapter 20.36 is
“…designed primarily to accommodate higher density
multi-family developments and recreational, quasi-
public, and public uses that customarily serve
residential development in areas served by public
sewer and water facilities.” The Comprehensive
Plan states the Residential High Density
“…designation should provide for multi-family and
other high-density residential development…where a
full range of public facilities and services that
support urban development exist or can be
provided. Generally, this designation is
appropriate for land that is located convenient to
principle arterials and commercial areas.”
The proposed amendment (rezone) to the Zoning Map
is consistent with the description and purpose of
the Residential High Density zone provided the
Future Land Use Map is amended to designate the
subject lots as Residential High Density.
c. Circumstances have changed substantially since the
establishment of the current zoning map or
district to warrant the proposed amendment.
As development has occurred in the Kent Prairie
commercial center, the subject lots have lost
visibility from nearby arterials (204th Street NE
and Highway 9) which visibility is essential to
commercial businesses. 77th Ave NE also never
became a through street (the street dead-ends in a
multi-family development) which is necessary for
commercial activity to thrive. The subject lot
zoned General Commercial and the two adjacent
subject lots that are split zoned between General
Commercial and Residential High Density would now
better be suitable for Residential High-Density
Development, placing potential customers and
employees within close proximity to nearby
commercial and industrial businesses.
d. The proposed zoning is consistent and compatible
with the uses and zoning of surrounding property.
The proposed Residential High Density zoning is
consistent and compatible with the uses and zoning
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of surrounding properties. The RHD zoning would
match the existing zoning of both vacant and
developed Residential High Density lots to the
south, abut General Commercial zoned land to the
north and west, and adjoin developed Residential
Moderate Density lots to the east. The Residential
High Density would serve as an appropriate buffer
between General Commercial zoned properties and
Residential Moderate zoned properties (for a
comparison of allowed uses between General
Commercial and Residential High Density, see
Exhibit III).
e. The property that is the subject of the amendment
is suited for the uses allowed in the proposed
zoning classification.
The subject lot is suitable for the allowed uses
in the Residential High Density zone because of
its site and situation.
f. Adequate public services could be made available
to serve the full range of proposed uses in that
zone.
Adequate public services are available at the site
to serve the full range of allowable uses in the
Residential High Density zone.
E. STAFF CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
1. Staff concludes that this proposal meets the
criterion of the Comprehensive Plan and Arlington
Municipal Code for re-designation and rezoning of
the subject lots from General Commercial to
Residential High Density and recommends that the
Planning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed amendment to the City Council.
Distributed to the following parties:
1. WD Arlington Investments LLC, Applicant
2. The City Planning Commission
3. Chris Young, CED Director
4. Marc Hayes, Permit Center Manager
5. Katie Heim, GIS Analyst
6. Jim Kelly, Public Works Director
EXHIBIT I
PICTURE OF THE SUBJECT LOTS
EXHIBIT II
CURRENT/PROPOSED ZONING OF SUBJECT LOTS
Area of Pro posed Zo ning Ch ange
74TH AVE NE
79TH DR NE 80TH AVE NE
77TH AVE NE
SR 9
204TH ST NE
RMD
GC
RHDGC
RHD
GI
Parcel 00829100000103-5Proposed Zoning±
City of Arlington
Date:
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Gene ral Commercial (GC) toResidential High Den sity (RHD)
80TH AVE NE
74TH AVE NE
79TH DR NE
80TH AVE NE
77TH AVE NE
SR 9
204TH ST NE
RMDGC
RHD
RHD
GI
Existing Zoning
Proposed Zoning
ZoningSR = Suburban ResidentialRLMD = Low to Moderate Density R esidentialRMD = Moderate D ensity ResidentialRHD = High D ensity ResidentialOTRD = Old Town R esidential DistrictNC = Neighborhood C om mercialOTBD - 1 = Old Town Business D istrict 1OTBD - 2 = Old Town Business D istrict 2
OT BD - 3 = Old Town Business D istrict 3GC = General Comm ercialHC = Highway Comm ercialBP = Business ParkLI = Light IndustrialGI = General IndustrialP/SP = Public/Semi-Public MS = Medical ServicesAF = Aviation Flightline
Maps and GIS data are distributed “AS-IS” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties ofsuitability for a particular purpose or use. Map data are compiled from a variety of sources which may contain errors and users who rely upon theinformation do so at their own risk. Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Arlington for any and all liability of any naturearising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy or correctness of the data, or the use of the data presented in the maps.
Gene ral Commercial (GC) toResidential High Den sity (RHD)
EXHIBIT III
PERMISSIBLE USES IN THE RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY ZONE
(RHD) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) ZONE
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AMC Table 20.40-1: Table of Permissible Uses
USE DESCRIPTIONS
ZONES
RHD GC
1.000 RESIDENTIAL
1.100 Single‐Family Residences
1.110 Single‐family detached, one dwelling unit per lot
1.111 Site‐built & modular structures Z
1.112 Class "A" mobile home1 Z
1.113 Class "B" mobile home1 Z
1.114 Class "C" mobile home
1.115 Single‐Family apartment above permitted non‐residential use (one only)17 Z
1.116 Single‐Family Apartment less than 200 square feet used exclusively for a night watchman
1.120 Single‐family detached, more than one dwelling unit per lot
1.121 Site‐built & modular structures ZSC
1.122 Class A, B or C mobile homes (mobile home park)ZSC
1.123 Single‐Family apartment above permitted non‐residential use (one only)17 Z
1.130 Single‐Family Attached, one dwelling unit per lot, site‐built and modular structures ZSC
1.200 Two‐Family Residences
1.210 Two‐family conversion2 Z
1.220 Primary residence with accessory dwelling unit2,12 Z
1.230 Duplex2 Z
1.240 Two‐family apartment Z
1.250 Any 1.200 use above a permitted non‐residential use (one only)17 Z
1.300 Multi‐Family Residences
1.310 Multi‐family conversions ZSC
1.320 Multi‐family townhouses ZSC
1.330 Multi‐family apartments ZSC
1.340 Any 1.300 use above a permitted non‐residential use (Mixed Use)14, 17, 18 ZSC
1.400 Homes emphasizing special services, treatment, or supervision
1.410 Located in a single‐family residence
1.411 Homes for handicapped or infirm7 C
1.412 Nursing care, intermediate care homes7 C
1.413 Special Needs Child care homes 7 C
1.414 Halfway houses7 C
1.415 Adult Family Homes (6 or fewer adults)Z Z
1.420 Located in a multi‐family residence (occupying single or multiple dwelling units)
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1.421 Homes for handicapped or infirm7 C
1.422 Nursing care, intermediate care homes7 C
1.423 Special Needs Child care homes7 C
1.424 Halfway houses7 C
1.425 Adult Family Homes (6 or fewer adults)Z Z
1.500 Miscellaneous, rooms for rent situations
1.510 Rooming houses, boarding houses Z
1.520 Tourist homes and other temporary residences renting by the day or week Z
1.530 Hotels, motels, and similar businesses or institutions providing overnight accommodations ZSC18
1.600 In‐Home Day Care Z
1.700 Temporary emergency, construction, and repair residences Z Z
2.000 SALES AND RENTAL OF GOODS, MERCHANDISE AND EQUIPMENT
2.100 No storage or display of goods outside fully enclosed building (except for sidewalk displays,
occasional/temporary sales, or horticultural sales occupying less than 200 square feet)
2.110 High‐volume traffic generation
2.111 Miscellaneous ZS18
2.112 Convenience stores Z
2.113 Wholesale sales ZS18
2.120 Low‐volume traffic generation ZS
2.121 Wholesale sales ZS
2.200 Storage and display of goods outside fully enclosed building allowed
2.210 High‐volume traffic generation17 ZS
2.220 Low‐volume traffic generation ZS
2.230 Wholesale sales ZS
2.300 Mobile sales and delivery (vending carts, ice cream trucks, mobile delivery, peddlers, and
similar uses)3 Z Z
3.000 OFFICE, CLERICAL, RESEARCH AND SERVICES NOT PRIMARILY RELATED TO GOODS OR
MERCHANDISE
3.100 All operations conducted entirely within fully enclosed building
3.110 Operations designed to attract and serve customers or clients on the premises, such as the
offices of attorneys, physicians, other professions, insurance and stockbrokers, travel agencies,
government office buildings, etc. ZS18
3.120 Operations designed to attract little or no customer or client traffic other than employees of
the entity operating the principal use
3.121 Such operations conducted on any floor level ZS
3.122 Such operations conducted on second or higher floors, but not on the ground floor ZS
3.130 Office or clinics of physicians or dentists with not more than 10,000 square feet of gross floor
area ZS
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3.200 Operations conducted partially or fully outside fully enclosed building
3.210 Operations designed to attract and serve customers or clients on the premises ZS18
3.220 Operations designed to attract little or no customer or client traffic other than the employees
of the entity operating the principal use ZS
3.230 Banks with drive‐in windows ZS
4.000 MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, CREATING, REPAIRING, RENOVATING, PAINTING, CLEANING,
ASSEMBLING OF GOODS, MERCHANDISE AND EQUIPMENT
4.100 All operations conducted entirely within fully enclosed building
4.110 Majority of dollar volume of business done with walk‐in trade ZS
4.120 Majority of dollar volume of business not done with walk‐in trade
4.200 Operations conducted within or outside fully enclosed building
5.000 EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, PHILANTHROPIC, SOCIAL, FRATERNAL USES
5.100 Schools
5.110 Elementary and secondary (including associated grounds and athletic and other facilities)18 C
5.120 Trade or vocational schools C ZS18
5.130 Colleges, universities, community colleges (including associated facilities such as dormitories,
office buildings, athletic fields, etc.)17 C ZS18
5.200 Churches, synagogues, and temples (including associated residential structures for religious
personnel and associated buildings but not including elementary school or secondary school
buildings)17
ZS ZS
5.300 Libraries, museums, art galleries, art centers, and similar uses (including associated
educational and instructional activities)
5.310 Located within a building designed and previously legally occupied as a residence or within a
building having a gross floor area not exceeding 3,500 square feet S ZS
5.320 Located within any permissible structure C ZS18
5.400 Social, fraternal clubs and lodges, union halls, and similar uses17 ZS
6.000 RECREATION, AMUSEMENT, ENTERTAINMENT
6.100 Activity conducted primarily within building or substantial structure
6.110 Bowling alleys, skating rinks, indoor tennis and squash courts, billiard and pool halls, indoor
athletic and exercise facilities and similar uses ZS18
6.120 Movie theaters
6.121 Seating capacity of not more than 30017 ZS
6.122 Unlimited seating capacity17 ZS
6.130 Coliseums, stadiums, and all other facilities listed in the 6.100 classification designed to seat
or accommodate simultaneously more than 1,000 people17, 18 ZS
6.200 Activities conducted primarily outside enclosed buildings or structures
6.210 Privately owned outdoor recreational facilities such as golf and country clubs, swimming or
tennis clubs, etc., not constructed pursuant to a permit authorizing the construction of some
residential development17
C ZS
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6.220 Publicly owned and operated outdoor recreational facilities such as athletic fields, golf
courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, parks, etc., not constructed pursuant to a permit authorizing
the construction of another use such as a school17
ZS ZS18
6.230 Golf driving ranges not accessory to golf courses, par 3 golf courses, miniature golf courses,
skateboard parks, water slides, and similar uses17 ZS ZS18
6.240 Horseback riding; stables (not constructed pursuant to permit authorizing residential
development)
6.250 Automobile and motorcycle racing tracks
6.251 All activities conducted indoors
6.522 Activities conducted either indoors or outdoors
6.260 Drive‐in movie theaters17, 18 ZS
6.270 RV/Travel Trailer Parks17, 18 ZS
7.000 INSTITUTIONAL RESIDENCE OR CARE OR CONFINEMENT FACILITIES
7.100 Hospitals, clinics, other medical (including mental health) treatment facilities in excess of
10,000 square feet of floor area17, 18 ZS ZS
7.200 Nursing care institutions, intermediate care institutions, handicapped or infirm institutions,
child care institutions17, 18 ZS ZS
7.300 Institutions (other than halfway houses) where mentally ill persons are confined17, 18 ZS ZS
7.400 Penal and correctional facilities13, 18
8.000 RESTAURANTS, BARS, NIGHT CLUBS
8.100 No substantial carry‐out or delivery service; no drive‐in service; no service or consumption
outside fully enclosed structure ZS18
8.200 No substantial carry‐out or delivery service; no drive‐in service; service or consumption
outside fully enclosed structure allowed ZS18
8.300 Carry‐out and delivery service; no drive‐in service;consumption outside fully enclosed
structure allowed ZS
8.400 Carry‐out and delivery service; drive‐in service;service or consumption outside fully enclosed
structure allowed ZS
8.410 Carry‐out and delivery service; drive‐in service for beverages and pastries only (only as an
accessory use physically attached to a primary use) ZS22
8.500 Establishments offering adult entertainment
8.600 Gambling Establishments
9.000 MOTOR VEHICLE‐RELATED SALES AND SERVICE OPERATIONS
9.100 Non‐Aviation Related Operations
9.110 Motor vehicle sales or rental; mobile home sales ZS
9.120 Sales with installation of motor vehicle parts or accessories (e.g., tires, mufflers, etc.) ZS
9.130 Motor vehicle repair and maintenance, not including substantial body work
9.131 With no storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours ZS
9.132 With storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours
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9.140 Motor vehicle painting and body work
9.141 With no storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours ZS
9.142 With storage of vehicles for longer than 24 consecutive hours
9.150 Fuel sales18 ZS
9.160 Car wash ZS
9.170 Towing Operations
9.180 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ZS23 ZS
9.200 Aviation Related Operations
9.210 Aircraft sales or rental
9.220 Aircraft sales with installation of aircraft parts or accessories (e.g., propellers, tires, mufflers,
etc.)
9.230 Aircraft repair and maintenance, not including substantial body work
9.240 Aircraft painting and body work
9.250 Aviation fuel sales
9.260 Aircraft wash
10.000 STORAGE AND PARKING
10.100 Automobile parking garages or parking lots not located on a lot on which there is another
principal use to which the parking is related ZS
10.200 Storage of goods not related to sale or use of those goods on the same lot where they are
stored
10.210 All storage within completely enclosed structures ZS
10.220 Storage partially or fully outside completely enclosed structures
10.300 Parking of vehicles or storage of equipment outside enclosed structures where: (I) vehicles or
equipment are owned and used by the person making use of lot, and (II) parking or storage is more
than a minor and incidental part of the overall use made of the lot
10.400 Parking or storage of aircraft, either inside or outside completely enclosed structures
11.000 SCRAP MATERIALS SALVAGE YARDS, JUNKYARDS, AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARDS AND
AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING FACILITIES
12.000 SERVICES AND ENTERPRISES RELATED TO ANIMALS
12.100 Veterinarian ZS
12.200 Kennel ZS
12.300 Pet Grooming/Pet Store ZS
13.000 EMERGENCY SERVICES
13.100 Police Stations18 C ZS
13.200 Fire Stations18 C ZS
13.300 Rescue squad, ambulance service18 C ZS
13.400 Civil defense operation ZS ZS
14.000 AGRICULTURAL, SILVICULTURAL, MINING, QUARRYING, SOIL PROCESSING OPERATIONS
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14.100 Agricultural operations, farming
14.110 Excluding livestock
14.120 Including livestock18
14.200 Silvicultural operations
14.300 Mining, quarrying, or soil processing operations, including on‐site sales of product
14.400 Reclamation landfill
15.000 MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC AND SEMI‐PUBLIC FACILITIES
15.100 Post Office ZS
15.200 Airport
15.300 Solid Waste Facilities (Publicly or Privately owned)
15.310 Solid Waste Transfer Station
15.320 Solid Waste Recycling Center
15.330 Sanitary Landfill
15.340 Biosolid Recycling
15.400 Military Reserve, National Guard Centers ZS
15.500 Temporary mobile or modular structures used for public services (e.g., mobile classrooms,
civic services, public health centers, emergency response centers, etc.)4 Z Z
16.000 DRY CLEANER, LAUNDROMAT ZS
17.000 UTILITY FACILITY
17.100 Neighborhood Z Z
17.200 Community or Regional C C
18.000 TOWERS AND RELATED STRUCTURES 18
18.100 Non‐Commercial Towers
18.110 Towers and antennas 50 feet tall or less Z Z
18.120 Towers and antennas more than 50 feet tall and receive‐only earth stations S ZS
18.200 Commercial Telecommunications Towers & Monopoles
18.210 Antennas 50 feet tall or less Z
18.220 Antennas more than 50 feet tall and receive‐only earth stations ZS
18.230 Micro Facilities8 Z Z
18.240 Mini Facilities8 Z Z
18.250 Macro Facilities8 Z Z
18.260 Monopole I8
18.270 Monopole II8
18.280 Lattice Towers8
19.000 OPEN AIR MARKETS AND HORTICULTURAL SALES
19.100 Open air markets (farm and craft markets, flea markets, produce markets)17 ZS
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19.200 Horticultural sales with outdoor display ZS
19.300 Cannabis collective gardens
19.400 Cannabis dispensaries
20.000 FUNERAL HOME ZS
21.000 CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM
21.200 Crematorium ZS
22.000 COMMERCIAL NURSERY SCHOOLS; DAY CARE CENTERS 17 S ZS18
23.000 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT
BUILDING OR FOR SOME NON‐RECURRING PURPOSE Z Z
24.000 BUS STATION, TRAIN STATION 17 ZS
25.000 COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS
25.100 No on‐premises sales
25.200 On‐premise sales permitted ZS
26.000 SPECIAL EVENTS Z Z
27.000 OFF‐PREMISE SIGNS
28.000 SUBDIVISIONS & BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS
28.100 Major C C
28.200 Short Z Z
28.300 Boundary Line Adjustments Z Z
28.400 Unit Lot ZSC
28.500 Cottage Housing ZSC
29.000 COMBINATION USES ZSC ZSC
30.000 PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
30.200 Master Planned Neighborhood Developments 20
31.000 GRADING, EXCAVATION, OR FILLING 5
32.000 LAND CLEARING, LOGGING IN CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 20.88 (ENVIRONMENTALLY
CRITICAL AREAS) BUT OF MORE THAN 10,000 ft2 OF PROPERTY WITHIN ONE YEAR 9 Z Z
33.000 RESPECTIVE USES PERMISSIBLE IN RESPECTIVE SENSITIVE AREAS AS PER CHAPTER 20.88 (ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREAS)Z Z
34.000 MARIJUANA PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND RETAIL
34.100 Marijuana production
34.200 Marijuana processing
34.300 Marijuana retail Z
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
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Attachment
B
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
June 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Interlocal Agreement for the Snohomish Regional Drug & Gang Task Force for 2015-16
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Interlocal Agreement
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Police; Bruce Stedman – 403-3601
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $4,848
BUDGET CATEGORY: General Fund - Police
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
The attached Interlocal Agreement is a renewal agreement for participating in the Snohomish
Regional Drug & Gang Task Force (SRDGTF) for 2015-16. The term of the Interlocal is July 1,
2015-June 30, 2016.
The Interlocal Agreement allows participating jurisdictions to jointly coordinate selected law
enforcement activities, resources, and functions in order to disrupt illegal drug trafficking
systems and to remove drug traffickers through a cooperative program of investigation,
prosecution, and asset forfeiture.
HISTORY:
The City has been a longtime participant in the Task Force and is currently partnering to
provide a paid ($15,000) internship to our newest K9 team. The Task Force has been very
active in and around Arlington recently and has been successful in the confiscation of
thousands of grams of illegal drugs/ guns and money around the area.
ALTERNATIVES
Not act as a participating jurisdiction with the Task Force.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; Discussion only.
EXHIBIT D
SRDGTF Executive Board
Chief of Everett (Asst Chair), Chief of Lynnwood, Snohomish County Sheriff (Chair),
Snohomish County Prosecutor, City of Everett Attorney, SRDGTF Commander
Commander
Operations Lt.
SCSO
Operations Sgt
EPD
4 EPD Det.
1 SCSO Det
DOC Agent
Reserve Det
P/T SCSO
FBI Agent
Gang
Liason
Officer
(GLO)
Operations Sgt
SCSO
3 SCSO Det.1 WSP Det.
1 Tech Det ‐
SCSO Volunteer P/T
WA State
Gambling Det ‐
P/T
ICE Agent
1 Criminal
Deputy
Prosecutor
Legal Secretary
Admin Assistant
EPD
Admin Lt.
EPD
Admin Sgt
SCSO
1 Financial Det ‐
Everett PD
CPS/DEC
Invest ‐P/T
Educational
Deputy ‐SCSO
National Guard
Analyst
LE Secretary ‐
SCSO
Educational
Officer/ K9
Arlington PD
IRS Agent
Health District
Community Mobilization / Sno
Co Drug Action Team
Sno County Gang Community
Response Team (G‐CRT)
Lab Team
Drug Take Back
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item
WS #3
Attachment
C
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
June 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Sole Source Resolution – GroundLink VA Ground Communications Outlet
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Resolution
Letter from Avtech Marketing Inc.
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Airport
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: None
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
The Airport is in need of a Ground Communication Outlet (GCO). The Airport currently
has limited ground reception with local Air Traffic Control. A GCO will give pilots
reliable ground reception at the Airport. The GCO will allow pilots to open and close
their flight plans on the ground from the radio inside their aircraft as opposed to a pilot
having to call on a cell phone or land line. A Sole Source Resolution is required because
Avtech Marketing Inc., is the only producer of a digital Ground Communications Outlet.
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HISTORY:
For at least 10 years Airport Staff has attempted to improve ground reception at the
Airport with local Air Traffic Control. The optimal way to fix this issue would be for the
FAA to install a Remote Communications Outlet (RCO). The FAA is no longer installing
RCO’s. For the past year Airport Staff has been working with the FAA, tenants and
airports across the country on a solution to the reception issue. The next best option for
the Airport is a GCO. A GCO is a phone line at the airport that pilots can access from the
radio in their aircraft. This phone line will allow for direct and reliable communication
with Air Traffic Control as well as additional possibilities such as the Airport Office, 911
and Flight Service. Avtech Marketing Inc., currently is the only producer of a digital
signal processor, voice activated and fully interactive Ground Communications Outlet
(see attached letter). The resolution will allow staff to buy directly from Avtech
Marketing Inc. without having to get bids, which would be a moot point since Avtech,
Inc. is the sole distributor.
RCW 35.23.352(9) permits the waiving of bidding requirements for purchases that are
clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of supply. Staff is requesting the
Airport Commission and City Council approve the resolution allowing the bid
requirements to be waived for the purchase of a digital Ground Communications Outlet
for the Airport. The Resolution will be presented to the Airport Commission at their June
9, 2015 meeting.
The GCO with installation will cost $10,150. The GCO is not budgeted in the 2015
budget, but from the result of multiple projects coming in under budget there will be
sufficient funds to purchase the unit.
ALTERNATIVES
Approve Staff’s Recommendation with Modifications
Table Staff’s Recommendation
Deny Staff’s Recommendation
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only. At the next meeting the recommended motion will be, “I
move to approve the proposed resolution allowing the Airport to waive the bidding
requirements on the purchase of a GroundLink VA Ground Communications Outlet
pending City Attorney review of the Sole Source Resolution.”
RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A GROUND COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET FOR USE BY THE CITY
OF ARLINGTON AIRPORT
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington Airport has limited ground reception to Air Traffic
Control; and
WHEREAS, to improve ground reception with Air Traffic Control the purchase of a
GroundLinkVA Ground Communications Outlet from a single vendor is required; and
WHEREAS Avtech Marketing, Inc. is the sole representative authorized to sell a digital
signal processor, voice activated and fully interactive Ground Communications Outlet; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.23.352(9) permits the waiving of bidding requirements for the
purchase of materials which are clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of supply or
services which are subject to special market conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arlington,
as follows:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Arlington hereby finds that its
infrastructure needs are clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of
supply and therefore waives the bidding requirements for the purchase of a
GroundLink VA Ground Communications Outlet for use by the City of Arlington
Airport.
Section 2: This resolution will be effective for three (3) years from the date of
adoption.
APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington this 15th day of
June 2015.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
____________________________________
Barb Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
Avtech Marketing, Inc. 735 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN. 55403
612.377.6976 Fax 612.377.2329
May 7, 2015
Tim Mensonides
Arlington Municipal Airport
Arlington, WA 98223
Dear Tim:
This letter is to certify that AVTECH Marketing, Inc. is the sole source for a digital
signal processor, voice activated and fully interactive Ground Communications Outlet.
We are the only marketers for this new product GroundLinkVA and there are “patent
pending” on the system. AVTECH Marketing, Inc. sells direct to the Individual State or
airports and does not sell through dealers or distributors.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Hilton
President
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #4
Attachment
D
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
June 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Contract for architectural services for the Haller Park Restroom/Shelter Project
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A and Agreement
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Community & Economic Development
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: Not to exceed $21,000.00
BUDGET CATEGORY: Buildings—BARS #594-76-6315
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Proposed contract between Ivary & Associates Architects and City to provide architectural
services for the Haller Park Restroom/Shelter project - Review & Modification of Existing
Construction Documents. See Attachment “A” describing scope of work to be performed.
HISTORY:
In 2014 the City applied for, and was successful in being awarded CDBG funds for the 2015
construction of the Haller Park Restroom / Community Activity Shelter, which was based on a
facility that Snohomish County Parks constructed.
The original design for the facility was created in 1994 and has not been updated to current
building codes since that time, as such, the hand drawn construction documents need to
conform to the International Codes (Building, Plumbing, and Electrical) along with updated
revisions to the specifications for acceptable bid documents.
In order to accomplish this the original drawings will be scanned and converted into editable
CAD files so that the required revisions may be made by the architect, along with Structural,
Mechanical and Electrical review and revisions.
ALTERNATIVES
Approve Staff’s Recommendation with Modifications
Table Staff’s Recommendation
Deny Staff’s Recommendation
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
No action required at this time. The proposed action June 15: “I move to approve the contract
with Ivary & Associates Architects to perform the proposed scope of work as outlined in
Attachment A and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract”.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
WS #5
Attachment
E
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
June 8, 2015
SUBJECT:
Street Vacation Petition for a portion of 67th Ave. NE Right of Way located at 210 S
West Street (Twin City Foods Inc. site).
ATTACHMENTS:
Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation, Ordinance
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Community & Economic Development
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0-
BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Petition for Street Vacation of a portion of 67th Ave. NE Right of Way.
HISTORY:
The proposed Right of Way vacation was requested by Twin City Foods Inc. to
address the encroachment of their building into the existing Right of Way and secure
the current loading/unloading operations of their trucks at this facility.
This proposed Right of Way vacation was discussed by City Council in executive
session.
Resolution to refer petition to Planning Commission for consideration and setting
date for Public Hearing adopted at the May 18, 2015 City Council meeting.
Petition for Right of Way Vacation heard and recommended for approval by
Planning Commission June 2, 2015.
ALTERNATIVES
None at this time
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Workshop; discussion only. The proposed motion at the June 15, 2015 Council
meeting will be “I move to approve the Ordinance vacating a portion of 67th Ave. NE
Right of Way.”
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-XXX 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2015--XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
VACATING A PORTION OF 67th AVENUE NE RIGHT OF WAY
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arlington received a request
from Twin City Foods Inc. for the vacation of a portion of 67th Avenue NE right of way
located in the City of Arlington; and
WHEREAS, the City Council referred the matter to the Planning
Commission for consideration and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the matter on June
15, 2015; and considered the staff reports, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the testimony given, and thereafter voted to approve the vacation, subject
to certain terms and conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Upon the effective date of this ordinance, and subject to the
payment of the sum of $37,507.95 by the adjacent property owner within ninety (90) days
of the adoption of this ordinance pursuant to RCW 35.79.030, the following described
portion of property located within the City of Arlington, Washington shall be and hereby is
permanently vacated:
See legal description attached as Exhibit “A”.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective five days from
its adoption and publication as required by law. The ordinance shall not be published until
the payment above referenced.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this _____ day of
_______________, 2015.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-XXX 2
Attest:
______________________________
Kristin Banfield, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Steven J. Peiffle
City Attorney